The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Hutchinson Community Foundation offers grant funding to support projects benefiting youth in Reno County. These grants prioritize initiatives that foster youth engagement, healthy development, participation in the arts, meaningful community service, and positive youth-adult relationships. The program emphasizes youth-led or youth-directed projects, under appropriate organizational supervision.
Eligible applicants must be organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or special-purpose government entities, such as schools or churches, proposing innovative projects. Individual applicants or non-qualifying organizations are not eligible. Grant requests up to $1,000 are considered, with awards typically ranging from $250 to $1,000 and averaging $750. Annual funding totals $5,000, and partial funding of requests is at the discretion of the Council.
Applications must include a signed statement of support from a youth participant, consisting of one to three sentences. Proposals should demonstrate a realistic budget and solid planning to align with the program’s objectives. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The Youth Philanthropy Council will review submissions in February, with decisions announced later that month. Grant awards will be presented during a special ceremony on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
For additional information or assistance with applications, interested parties can contact Program Officer Sarah Blake at Sarah@HutchCF.org or 620-663-5293. This program offers a unique opportunity to empower youth and support innovative projects that benefit the Reno County community.
